Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts is SVP of Cybersecurity with Compass Cyber Guard. Jesse Roberts is an information technology & cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. He is a former professor of Network Engineering & Cyber Security at the New England Institute of Technology. Jesse holds multiple industry level certifications & has been invited to speak at events across the country. His presentations often include real-time live hacking demonstrations. He has also mentored students at various local schools and colleges through cybersecurity clubs over the years. In his role with Compass Cyber Guard, Jesse leads the organization's IT Security, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response teams. He is responsible for implementing innovative techniques and strategies to drive growth and improvement in these areas.

Posts by Jesse Roberts

Is Your Internal Pen Test Just a Glorified Vulnerability Scan?

Pen Test or Glorified Vulnerability Scan

Organizations today face an increasing number of internal threats—whether from malicious insiders, compromised credentials, or vulnerable systems exposed on the internal network. That’s why internal penetration testing has become a critical part of any mature cybersecurity program. Bu …

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Penetration Testing Phases: Steps in the Process

Penetration Testing Phases

As cyber threats continue to grow in complexity and frequency, the need for regular penetration testing has become more critical than ever for organizations aiming to safeguard their sensitive data and systems. A well-executed penetration test follows a structured process designed to …

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Lessons Learned from the CrowdStrike Tech Outage

CrowdStrike Building

The recent global outage caused by CrowdStrike's faulty update has highlighted crucial lessons for organizations worldwide. By examining the factors that led to this disruption and understanding how to mitigate similar risks, organizations can enhance their resilience and ensure conti …

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Different Kinds of Hacker Hat Colors Explained

Hacker Hat Colors

In the world of cybersecurity, hackers are often categorized by the "color" of their hats, a metaphor that signifies their intentions and ethical alignments. These hacker hat colors help differentiate between those who seek to cause harm and those who aim to protect.

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Understanding AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks

AI Social Engineering

Social engineering manipulates people into revealing sensitive information or granting access to systems. Traditionally, it has involved phishing emails or impersonating authority figures. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking social engineering to a new level. AI attackers ca …

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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks Defined

DDoS Attacks

In today’s age businesses heavily rely on their online operations. It is crucial for them to remain vigilant and proactive against the dangers posed by Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. These malicious attacks can severely disrupt network functi …

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